Thank you to everyone who participated in the #GivingChallengeCA in June. The community support was overwhelming. Congratulations to “Sistering A-Woman’s Place” who were the winners of the Great Canadian Giving Challenge $20,000 prize. Even though we did not win this year, with your support, donations and shares we were able to raise MORE than that prize value… Read more »
Posts By: Layla Black
Mohawk Institute Residential School Virtual Tour Now Available Online
Mohawk Institute Virtual Tour Now Available Online to Support the Save the Evidence Campaign: Save the Evidence is a campaign to raise awareness and support for the restoration of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School, and to develop the building into an Interpreted Historic Site and Educational Resource. As a site of conscience, the final… Read more »
50th Anniversary of the Closure of the Mohawk Institute Residential School
50th Anniversary of the Closure of the Mohawk Institute Residential School The Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School operated in Brantford, Ontario from 1828 to 1970. It served as a boarding school for First Nations children from Six Nations, as well as other communities throughout Ontario and Quebec. It served as a key tool in the… Read more »
History of Orange Shirt Day
The History of Orange Shirt Day Orange Shirt Day happens every year on September 30th. It began as a way to honour all of the Indigenous children that attended residential schools in Canada. It has since become an opportunity to educate and remember the tragedy of residential schools and the cruel circumstances that Indigenous children… Read more »
A Little Run Club started by a couple of Moms fundraises for the Save the Evidence Campaign
From the desk of Laura Palumbo, founder of Sketchy Rub Club: A bit about Sketchy Run Club: we are an anti-workout run club. It started with two new moms (Rachelle and I) starting something ‘sketchy’ (i.e. semi-committal) where we would keep each other accountable for taking care of ourselves. One Hour a week dedicated… Read more »
How will $20,000 help the Save the Evidence Campaign and Mohawk Institute
First of all, a HUGE Thank you/Nya:weh to everyone that has helped us get this far in the Save the Evidence campaign. We are now into Phase 3 of the project and need the communities support to finish strong. For the month of June, Woodland Cultural Centre is participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge…. Read more »
Special Projects Assistant (STARTS IMMEDIATELY)
Job Title: Special Projects Assistant Duration: Starts immediately, 9-week position, possibility of extension Description: The Woodland Cultural Centre is seeking an individual to assist in Community Outreach, Fundraising, and Administrative organization at the Centre. This position requires a highly motivated individual who is interested in gaining experience in community engagement, partnership development, fundraising strategy, social… Read more »
Help Save the Evidence win $20,000 in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge
Save the Evidence Campaign Announces the Great Canadian Giving Challenge in June (Brantford/Six Nations, ON) – Woodland Cultural Centre hopes to spark the season of giving during June with the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. Woodland Cultural Centre is a charity organization that is dedicated to our mission to inform, educate, and promote Indigenous culture,… Read more »
Summer Job Opportunity: Administrative Research Assistant
Description: The Woodland Culture Centre offers an opportunity for an individual to assist in various administrative and research initiatives. This position requires a highly motivated youth (age 15-29) who works well independently, has a research and/or administrative background, and is interested in conducting research and drafting reports in the areas of contemporary Indigenous arts, history,… Read more »
RFP – Strategic Planning for the Woodland Cultural Centre
Request for Proposals: Terms of Reference Strategic Planning for the Woodland Cultural Centre Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford ON Application Deadline: May 29, 2020 at 4 PM Background: The Woodland Cultural Centre is a First Nations educational and cultural centre. It was established in 1972 to protect, promote, interpret, and present the… Read more »
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